Carlsbad appoints new treasurer

CARLSBAD -- The Carlsbad City Council has appointed a
replacement for former Treasurer Jim Stanton who has announced he
resignation.

Stanton, who was first elected treasurer in 1990, will be
replaced by Harold McSherry, the council decided this week. The
treasurer's job is an elected position, and McSherry will fill out
the remaining months of Stanton's current term in office. The next
election is in November.

Citing family reasons, Stanton sent a letter to the city dated
May 22 announcing his resignation. His last day was Thursday.